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Traditional Turkish breakfast mix of honey and clotted cream
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Honey with Clotted Cream (40 g) has 136 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 44 µg of Vitamin A covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
136
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 3% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Honey with clotted cream is usually eaten spread on bread or scooped up with pieces of bread. For a Turkish-style breakfast, serve the cream and honey together so you can adjust the amount of each in every bite.
To make honey with clotted cream, spoon the cream onto a plate and drizzle honey over it. You can also serve them side by side instead of mixing them, which keeps the cream’s thick texture intact.
A mild floral honey pairs well with clotted cream because it lets the cream’s rich flavor come through. Stronger honeys, such as buckwheat honey, give the pairing a more pronounced taste, so choose according to your preference.
No, store honey with clotted cream in the refrigerator because the cream is perishable. Keep it covered and take out only what you plan to serve; honey on its own keeps well, but combining it with cream changes the storage needs.
Clotted cream is a thick, rich cream made by gently heating milk and collecting the layer that forms on top. In this Turkish breakfast pairing, its mild dairy flavor balances the sweetness of honey.
Honey and clotted cream are commonly served with bread, toast, or warm scones. For a Turkish-inspired breakfast, try them with crusty bread and tea; fresh fruit or nuts can also complement the rich, sweet combination.
You do not need to mix honey into clotted cream. Drizzling honey over the cream or serving them separately preserves the cream’s texture and lets you control how sweet each mouthful is.
Freezing honey with clotted cream is not ideal because the cream may separate or become grainy after thawing. Keep the cream refrigerated instead, and add the honey when you are ready to serve.
Honey can crystallize naturally as its sugars form crystals, and that alone does not mean it has spoiled. If you want it runny again, warm the honey gently on its own rather than heating the cream.
No, babies under 12 months should not eat honey with clotted cream because honey can carry spores that cause infant botulism. For older children, serve it as an occasional sweet breakfast topping.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
44µg · 5% DV
B12
0.1µg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
28mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
18mg · 3% DV
Zinc
0.16mg · 1% DV
Iodine
2µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
Sodium
12mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Honey with Clotted Cream pairs honey with thick, rich clotted cream, a traditional Turkish breakfast combination. The honey brings floral sweetness, while the cream adds a smooth, buttery richness. It is usually spooned onto bread or eaten in small bites alongside it, rather than treated as a dessert sauce.
In Turkey, it often appears at breakfast with fresh bread or pide and tea, alongside savoury foods such as olives and cheese. Outside Turkey, it works well as a simple topping for toast or warm flatbread. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with little protein, so a modest serving alongside fruit or a savoury breakfast can make for a more balanced plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.